Honestly I feel awful giving it such a low rating but when we visited there were only a few stores,…read morerestaurants open. We actually wanted to dine at one of the establishments but the lady said she closes at 2:00. Who closes at 2:00 on a Saturday? The architecture is beautiful but unfortunately not worth the trip because there isn't anything to visit. The potential is there but not right now, sadly.

Nearly 200 years old, this neoclassical building is charming and historic (it's supposedly the…read morefirst enclosed shopping mall in US!) - but mostly charming. The first floor consists of small eccentric shops and cafes while the upper floors have been converted into studio apartments. (I am entranced by the idea of residing there - just think, I can leave my apartment in my Jammies and walk downstairs to a cafe for my morning coffee.). A great place to browse the shops for unique gifts and a bite.

I love this little gift store so much. I was gift shopping for a non-Rhode Islander, with the goal…read moreof getting them a few *very* Rhode Island things, & it felt like the most rewarding treasure hunt of all time. I bought: - Providence post card - Providence fridge magnet - Seagull sticker - RHODE HARD sticker - Keep immigrants, deport fascists sticker - Rhode Island patch - Scorpion earrings You know you've done good with gift shopping when you want to keep all of the things you bought for yourself. So fun! Super nice employee too, who helped me get a hat off the top shelf & then let me keep my items behind the counter so I could go on a 5 mile walk. My feet hurt but I'm siked with my VERY worth-it purchases.

Such an interesting gift shop. Journals, stickers, socks, local art, soaps, games and on and on…read more Plan to spend some time looking around. We parked a few streets over. Didn't see any off road parking nearby as we walked over. Staff was nice, not chatty, they left us to ourselves as we browsed.

After lunch we passed through a fun neighborhood and our attention caught by a shop with lots of…read moremetal animal sculptures lining the sidewalk. We popped into Frog and Toad to see what else they had to offer. We found it was a fun spot full of eclectic trinkets and items, gifts and clothing. Some specific to the area, some not so much, but fun nonetheless. They offer items in many price ranges , and items good for young and old alike. We enjoyed looking through all the items, getting some good laughs and even picking up a few small items to take home. This shop is a fun and unique spot, definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

Frog and Toad has been a favorite of mine for years. It's one of those stores that I love going to…read morepoke around in and quite often leave empty handed. But when I do make a purchase, it's a great find! Think of specialty gifts. Quirky items. Funny photos/magnets/stickers/pins. Local artists sell items here and a lot pertaining to RI and local cities/towns. I am not sure if they still offer this but they used to gift wrap for free. But this place does have a little higher price point. But you get what you pay for...

Malls everywhere are struggling, but PPM still seems to be doing well. Frequent turnover of stores…read moreis the norm, though always good new retailers opening shop. The Kiosk vendors can be a little aggressive on slow days, though not pushy. Parking is free the first 2 hours Mall is always clean, up to date and well maintained

I actually enjoyed my time here, last Sunday. Lots of very well-behaved people, of all ages…read morestrolling and shopping. Always new stores opening. I especially love Boscov's! They have such a large volume of clothing and houseware and gift items, at very reasonable prices!

Still great! Something for everyone. Jewelry, baked goods, arts, crafts, clothing, vintage items…read moreand so much more. Food trucks and coffee always a part of this Sunday Funday event.

I came back to the Providence Flea on August 11th around 11 am. In August from 10 am - 3 pm, the…read moreProvidence Flea is located at 195 District Park across from 225 Dyer Street. Jade's Gems is one of the many vendors. When we came last time, my friend purchased a bracelet made with high-quality semi-precious stones. Each stone has its own energy, for example Rose Quartz is great for emotional healing and strengthening relationships. Jade's Gems also repairs bracelets, either purchased from her store or from elsewhere. My husbands bracelet that we bought from Hawaii broke so we bought it to her to get it fixed. The repair was $5 and it was ready in 10 minutes. Stop by her booth and check out her bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and more. She is very friendly. Another vendor I checked out was Mrs Liu Handmade who sells knitted bouquets and crochet figures. All the figures are so cute and I want to buy them all. There is also Encanto Cookies who developed the idea of fusing traditional cookie flavors with Latin flavors. We had the Ube Coconut cookie for $4.00 and Red Velvet Nutella (Stuffed) for $5.00. The Ube Coconut cookie had ube with fresh coconut. The Red Velvet Nutella cookie is a chewy red velvet cookie filled with Nutella filling. Both cookies were very soft and good. I am looking forward to getting Encanto Cookies again.

I've always enjoyed exploring the Garden City Center, an open-air shopping center in Cranston, and…read moreI've seen signs for Garden City Center Farmers Market around. I had the opportunity to visit on Sunday, September 14th. Garden City Center's historic gazebo green transforms into a vibrant, open-air Farmers Market. The Farmers Market is every Sunday from May 18 through September 28 from 10 AM to 2 PM. I wandered and checked out the local vendors. There were a great variety of them. I purchased a really cute coaster from The Book Emporium RI. The Book Emporium RI sells books that are wrapped and you have a blind date with a book. I also purchased a lavender sachet from 15 Lavender Place. I spoke with the owner and she told me all of the lavender is lovingly home-grown and hand-harvested, ensuring the highest quality and care go into every product. There were soothing lavender eye pillows, relaxing neck wraps, sprays, and bundles of dried lavender. I also went to Fully Rooted to purchase two bottles of freshly pressed juices-Watermelon Slice and Golden Greens. There were also local food trucks, farm booths, and local makers. The Garden City Center Farmers Market is a market for everyone. Either if you just want to stop for coffee, get produce for the week, flowers, dog treats, see alpacas, and so much more.

I love garden city. Great place to shop, eat, or go for a walk. I love the variety of stores and…read moreparking is usually pretty easy!

The store is darling, and has a definite point of view. It's a nice mix of vintage, clothing,…read morejewelry, accessories, and household items. I love the sock collection!

White Buffalo is such a gem and my fave to shop in Providence (& all of RI actually)…read moreSupporting this woman owned small business is a delight as everything is so unique, whimsical and lovely....and just all around COOL! It's the perfect mix of unique, vintage and diverse.....you can find a gift for ANYONE! The owner is awesome to chat with and has impeccable and fun taste! Absolutely worth a visit and to keep visiting!

Great local store ! Fun unique item, support downtown shopping instead of big box stores!read more

Still one of my favorite places to check out in the downtown area. They now have a great selection…read moreof fun reusable tote bags in cool colors and designs. A reliable stop for a gift for a foodie or someone who enjoys trendy clothes, accessories and gourmand items.

This place is amazing. There has to be over 75 different dealers and three floors of really cool…read morevintage to antique finds. The one thing that we really noticed was how reasonable the prices were. Most antique/vintage malls/shops are super over priced NOT this one. The people running it were also very nice...

After going to Old Bag Vintage Ann suggested another thrift experience Nostalgia within a mile. I…read moredecided to make a stop. Parking can be challenging but I found street parking. This place is I believe two floors even though I did not venture past the first level. They do have lots of pieces clothing accessories and a little extras in between. Prices range from reasonable to high end. They did have a few glass cases near the check out register that I was looking at but not one person asked if I needed assistance even though they were within sight. Two men and a lady just behind the counter chatting away. I looked around a bit more but felt like it didn't matter if I was there or not. Not even greeted on entering. I left without purchasing anything. I personally will not return to this location.

This is one of my favorite places in the Downcity to browse, get a gift, get something for me…read more They have lots of stuff that have a Rhode Island inspired theme or just fun, high quality stuff that you could find in any nice upscale gift shop anywhere in the world. Craftland is a mix of card shop, gift store and souvenir store. The staff is pleasant and very helpful if you need their help. The stuff is all colorful and well laid out, so when I walk in the store, it feels bright and cheerful. This last time I got some t-shirts for my nieces...they have lots of colors, patterns, logos, designs and sizes. You can fell the quality of the fabric when you grab them, not the thin cheap ones that you get like in the streets of New York...LOL..

CUTEST STORE EVER! All the stuff is made my indi artists and they are all so talented. It's also…read moresuper welcoming and feminist and equality-focused. Perfect for gifts or art or a little self-care shopping.